emergency towing CHRYSLER PACIFICA HYBRID 2017 2.G Owners Manual

•With brake pedal released, verify that the gear selector
will not move out of PARK.
REVERSE (R)
This range is for moving the vehicle backward. Shift into
REVERSE only after the vehicle has come to a complete
stop.
NOTE: Based on the drive gear and/or speed of the
vehicle, the Quiet Vehicle Pedestrian Module (QVPM) will
broadcast a sound to warn nearby pedestrians that a
vehicle is approaching. In addition, the module will indi-
cate change in speed by varying the pitch of sound.
NEUTRAL (N)
Use this range when the vehicle is standing for prolonged
periods. The vehicle may be started in this range. Apply
the parking brake and shift the transmission into PARK if
you must leave the vehicle.
WARNING!
Do not coast in NEUTRAL and never turn off the
ignition to coast down a hill. These are unsafe practices
that limit your response to changing traffic or road
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WARNING! (Continued)
conditions. You might lose control of the vehicle and
have a collision.
CAUTION!
Towing the vehicle, coasting, or driving for any other
reason with the transmission in NEUTRAL can cause
severe transmission damage. Refer to “Recreational
Towing” in “Starting And Operating” and “Towing A
Disabled Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emergency” for
further information.
DRIVE (D)
This range should be used for most city and highway
driving. It provides the best fuel economy. The DRIVE
position provides optimum driving characteristics under
all normal operating conditions.
If the transmission becomes too hot, the Transmission
Temperature Warning Light may illuminate, a warning
message may appear in the instrument cluster display and
the torque level may be reduced until the transmission
cools down.
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RECREATIONAL TOWING
Towing This Vehicle Behind Another Vehicle
Towing ConditionWheel OFF the Ground All Models
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Dolly Tow FrontOK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
On Trailer ALLOK
NOTE:
• To avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake engagement,
you must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is
disabled before towing this vehicle. The Auto Park Brake
feature is enabled or disabled via the customer program-
mable features in the Uconnect Settings.
• When towing your vehicle, always follow applicable
state and provincial laws. Contact state and provincial
Highway Safety offices for additional details.
• If your vehicle is disabled and in need of commercial
towing service, please refer to “Towing A Disabled
Vehicle” in “In Case Of Emergency”.
Recreational Towing — All Models
DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drivetrain
will result.
CAUTION!
• DO NOT flat tow this vehicle. Damage to the drive-
train will result. If this vehicle requires towing,
make sure the drive wheels are OFF the ground.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
• Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Dam-
age from improper towing is not covered under the
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
CONTENTS
HAZARD WARNING FLASHERS ............386
 ASSIST AND 9–1–1 REARVIEW MIRROR — IF
EQUIPPED ........................... .386
 BULB REPLACEMENT ....................392
▫ Replacement Bulbs .....................392
▫ Replacing Exterior Bulbs ..................394
 FUSES ............................... .398
▫ General Information .....................398
▫ Fuse Location ........................ .399
▫ Underhood Fuses ...................... .399
 TIRE SERVICE KIT — IF EQUIPPED ..........406
JUMP-STARTING ....................... .417
▫ Preparations For Jump-Start ...............418
▫ Jump-Starting Procedure ..................420
 REFUELING IN EMERGENCY ..............421
 IF YOUR ENGINE OVERHEATS .............421
 FREEING A STUCK VEHICLE ..............422
 TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE ............423
 ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS) .............................. .426
 EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR) ............426
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WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces generated by
excessive wheel speeds may cause damage, or even fail-
ure, of the axle and tires. A tire could explode and injure
someone. Do not spin your vehicle’s wheels faster than
30 mph (48 km/h) or for longer than 30 seconds continu-
ously without stopping when you are stuck and do not let
anyone near a spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.
CAUTION!
•When “rocking” a stuck vehicle by shifting between
DRIVE and REVERSE, do not spin the wheels faster
than 15 mph (24 km/h), or drivetrain damage may result.
• Spinning the wheels too fast may lead to transmis-
sion overheating and failure. It can also damage the
tires. Do not spin the wheels above 30 mph (48 km/h)
while in gear (no transmission shifting occurring).
TOWING A DISABLED VEHICLE
This section describes procedures for towing a disabled
vehicle using a commercial towing service.
Towing Condition Wheel OFF The Ground ALL MODELS
Flat Tow NONENOT ALLOWED
Wheel Lift Or Dolly Tow FrontOK
Rear NOT ALLOWED
Flatbed ALLBEST METHOD
Proper towing or lifting equipment is required to prevent
damage to your vehicle. Use only tow bars and other equip-
ment designed for this purpose, following equipment manu-
facturer ’s instructions. Use of safety chains is mandatory.
Attach a tow bar or other towing device to main structural members of the vehicle, not to bumpers or associated brackets.
State and local laws regarding vehicles under tow must be
observed.
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 423

NOTE:
•You must ensure that the Auto Park Brake feature is
disabled before towing this vehicle (if rear wheels are on
the ground), to avoid inadvertent Electric Park Brake
engagement. The Auto Park Brake feature is enabled or
disabled via the customer programmable features in the
Uconnect Settings.
• Vehicles with a discharged battery or total electrical
failure when the electric parking brake (EPB) is engaged,
will need a wheel dolly or jack to raise the rear wheels
off the ground when moving the vehicle onto a flatbed.
The manufacturer recommends towing your vehicle with
all four wheels OFFthe ground using a flatbed.
If flatbed equipment is not available, this vehicle must
towed with the front wheels OFF the ground (using a
towing dolly, or wheel lift equipment with the front wheels
raised).
NOTE: Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.CAUTION!
Towing this vehicle in violation of the above require-
ments can cause severe transmission damage. Damage
from improper towing is not covered under the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Vehicle Recovery Tow Points
Your vehicle is equipped with Vehicle Recovery Points that
can be used to recover a disabled vehicle, located on the
underbody of the vehicle.
NOTE:
• Ensure that the towing service tow hooks are properly
seated and secured in the attachment points.
• This recovery tow feature should be used by a trained
professional only.
• Use approved receptacle location to free the disabled
vehicle from its environment.
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CAUTION!
Recovery feature:
•Is to be used by a professional ONLY.
• Is used only to provide recovery of the vehicle.
• Is NOT to be used to recover secondary vehicle.
• Is NOT to be used for transporting the vehicle over
the road, i.e. “Flat Towing”.
Recovery load should:
• Be applied at constant speed.
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CAUTION! (Continued)
•Be applied parallel to the center line of the length of
the vehicle.
• Not be an abrupt acceleration.
If you must use the accessories (wipers, defrosters, etc.)
while being towed, the ignition must be in the ON/RUN
mode, not the ACC mode.
NOTE: The Safehold feature will engage the Electric Park
Brake whenever the driver’s door is opened (if the ignition
is ON, transmission is not in PARK, and brake pedal is
released). If you are towing this vehicle with the ignition in
the ON/RUN mode, you must manually disable the Elec-
tric Park Brake each time the driver’s door is opened, by
pressing the brake pedal and then releasing the EPB.
Front Recovery Points
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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY 425

CAUTION!
•Do not use sling-type equipment when towing. Ve-
hicle damage may occur.
• When securing the vehicle to a flatbed truck, do not
attach to front or rear suspension components. Dam-
age to your vehicle may result from improper towing.
• Ensure that the Electric Park Brake is released, and
remains released, while being towed.
ENHANCED ACCIDENT RESPONSE SYSTEM
(EARS)
This vehicle is equipped with an Enhanced Accident
Response System.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Enhanced Accident Re-
sponse System (EARS) function.
EVENT DATA RECORDER (EDR)
This vehicle is equipped with an Event Data Recorder
(EDR). The main purpose of an EDR is to record data that
will assist in understanding how a vehicle’s systems per-
formed under certain crash or near crash-like situations,
such as an air bag deployment or hitting a road obstacle.
Please refer to “Occupant Restraint Systems” in “Safety”
for further information on the Event Data Recorder (EDR).
426 IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

How To Stow An Unused ALR Seat Belt........267
Infants And Child Restraints ................255
Lower Anchors And Tethers For Children .......260
Older Children And Child Restraints ...........257
Seating Positions ........................ .259
Using The Top Tether Anchorage .............272
Clean Air Gasoline ........................ .486
Cleaning Wheels ............................... .472
Climate Control ........................... .104
Manual ............................... .104
Coat Hook .............................. .138
Compact Disc (CD) Maintenance ................567
Compact Spare Tire ........................ .470
Connector UCI ................................. .521
Universal Consumer Interface (UCI) ...........521
Contract, Service .......................... .572
Coolant Pressure Cap (Radiator Cap) .............451
Cooling System ........................... .447
Coolant Capacity ........................ .489
Coolant Level .......................... .451
Disposal Of Used Coolant ..................451
Drain, Flush, And Refill ....................448
Inspection ......................... .448, 451Pressure Cap
........................... .451
Radiator Cap .......................... .451
Selection Of Coolant (Antifreeze) .......449, 489, 490
Corrosion Protection ....................... .478
Cruise Control (Speed Control) .................299
Cruise Light .................186, 187, 188, 189, 190
Customer Assistance ....................... .570
Daytime Brightness, Interior Lights ..............100
Daytime Running Lights ......................95
Dealer Service ............................ .436
Defroster, Windshield ....................... .276
Delay

(Intermittent) Wipers ...................101
Diagnostic System, Onboard ...................190
Dipsticks Oil (Engine) ........................... .434
Disabled Vehicle Towing .....................423
Disposal Antifreeze (Engine Coolant) .................451
Door Ajar ............................... .175
Door Ajar Light ........................... .175
Door Locks Key Fob Emergency Key ....................43
Driver’s Seat Back Tilt ........................69
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DrivingThrough Flowing, Rising, Or Shallow Standing
Water ................................ .382
DVD Player (Video Entertainment System) .........523
Electrical Outlet, Auxiliary (Power Outlet) .........138
Electric Parking Brake ...................... .285
Electric Remote Mirrors .......................90
Electronic Brake Control System ................195
Anti-Lock Brake System ....................194
Traction Control System ....................195
Electronic Speed Control (Cruise Control) .........297
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) ...............198
Electronic Throttle Control Warning Light .........172
Emergency, In Case Of Hazard Warning Flasher ...................386
Jacking ............................... .455
Jump Starting .......................... .417
Overheating ........................... .421
Towing ............................... .423
Engine Air Cleaner ............................ .438
Break-In Recommendations .................284
Checking Oil Level ...................... .434
Compartment .......................... .433Compartment Identification
.................433
Coolant (Antifreeze) ..................... .490
Cooling .............................. .447
Exhaust Gas Caution ...................275, 488
Fuel Requirements ....................... .486
Oil ........................... .436, 489, 490
Oil Filter .............................. .438
Oil Selection ........................ .436, 489
Oil Synthetic ........................... .437
Overheating ........................... .421
Starting .............................. .282
Engine Oil Viscosity ........................ .437
Engine Oil Viscosity Chart ....................437
Enhanced Accident Response Feature .........251,
426
Ethanol ................................. .487
Exhaust Gas Caution .....................275, 488
Exhaust System ....................... .275, 446
Exterior Lighting .......................... .396
Exterior Lights ...................94, 278, 392, 396
Filters Air Cleaner ............................ .438
Air Conditioning .........................118
Engine Oil ......................... .438, 490
Engine Oil Disposal ...................... .438
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